Ingrid Andress Apologizes for Drunk National Anthem Performance, Says She's Going to Rehab | THR News Video
Ingrid Andress is apologizing for her controversial performance of the national anthem at the Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and that she's now checking into rehab. The Grammy-nominated country singer shared a statement on social media that said, "I'm not gonna bull**** y'all, I was drunk last night. I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need." She went on to say, "That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I'll let y'all know how rehab is I hear it's super fun."
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00:00Ingrid Andress is apologizing for her controversial performance of the national anthem at the
00:04Home Run Derby, saying she was drunk and that she's now checking into rehab.
00:08The Grammy-nominated country singer shared a statement on social media that said,
00:12"'I'm not gonna bullshit y'all.
00:13I was drunk last night.
00:15I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need."
00:18She went on to say,
00:19"'That was not me last night.
00:21I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.
00:26I'll let y'all know how rehab is.
00:28I hear it's super fun.'"
00:29Andress was criticized for her off-key rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner on Monday.
00:33The performance has since gone viral.
00:35While Andress may not be a household name, she's no rookie in the music industry.
00:39The country singer is a four-time Grammy nominee who notably competed in the Best New Artist
00:43category in 2021.
00:45She's also had two singles reach the Billboard Hot 100, More Hearts Than Mine, and Wishful
00:49Drinking.
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